During trips to your local garden shops youβll begin seeing cool- and cold-weather annuals like ornamental kale, which is a popular option for color during the colder months. But what exactly is it and how do you care for it? Both ornamental kale and cabbage fall under the Brassica oleracea botanical name. They look veryContinue reading “Cabbage & Kale”
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Eucalyptus Plant Care Tips
Eucalyptus is a genus of ornamental plants with attractive aromatic leaves. Although eucalyptus trees are enormous, many eucalyptus plants can grow in pots and make stunning indoor houseplants. Depending on your zone, you can also plant eucalyptus shrubs and trees in a sunny location outdoors. There are about 700 species of eucalyptus, many of whichContinue reading “Eucalyptus Plant Care Tips”
Tillandsia Red Abdita
The Tillandsia Red Abdita is native to Mexico and Central America and is one of the few varieties that enjoy both direct and indirect sunlight. The characteristic curly leaves of the Xerographica grow from the center of the plant out and spiral into themselves. Red Abdita are easy to care for; just give them aContinue reading “Tillandsia Red Abdita”
String of Pearls
Curio rowleyanus, known as String of Pearls is a curious succulent that grows between rocks and other plants that provide protection from intense arid conditions of the region. In the wild the stems stretch out until they find the ground and root, forming dense covering. The string of pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) succulent is a show-stopper.Continue reading “String of Pearls”
Planting Echinacea
Echinacea is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family. It has ten species, which are commonly called coneflowers. They are found only in eastern and central North America, where they grow in moist to dry prairies and open wooded areas. This flower is well-loved not only for its beauty and its abilityContinue reading “Planting Echinacea”
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